1 in 4 women have been, will be or are currently in an abusive relationship. Is it you, your daughter, granddaughter, niece, mom…. even your son. Yes, even men are in abusive relationships. Some men don’t hit back when their girlfriend or wife beat them. Would you be able to recognize the signs if it was happening to a loved one? It’s more alarming for teens, 1 in 3 will experience being in an abusive relationship. It’s time to talk more to our younger ones about relationships. Yes it may seem they’re to young but if we don’t talk about it, they will learn from someone else…. let it be you.

Some cues that might indicate an abusive relationship might include:

Abuse alcohol or other drugs.

Have a history of trouble with the law, get into fights, or break and destroy property.

Don’t work or go to school.

Blame you for how they treat you, or for anything bad that happens.

Abuse siblings, other family members, children or pets.

Put down people, including your family and friends, or call them names.